Center speaker needed for my RT1000p

eagle94
eagle94 Posts: 33
edited February 2009 in Speakers
Hello, I need your expertise to select a center speaker for my RT1000p. Because of size restrictions, I am looking for ones not longer than 18.5 inches, so I started looking at the CS400. However, they seem hard to come by, especially here in the DC area. My question is: how would the CS245 and CS300 match with my front speakers? :confused: That would leave me more options when searching for them. Thank you in advance for your suggestions.
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  • eagle94
    eagle94 Posts: 33
    edited February 2009
    I know there must be someone out there who has an answer. I still have faith. :)
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  • anton.chigurh
    anton.chigurh Posts: 239
    edited February 2009
    With the long run in mind, I'd say hold out for a cs400 or maybe a cs350. While i think the others you will match....seems like they could be a little over powered by your mains. Just my 2 cents.
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  • messiah
    messiah Posts: 1,790
    edited February 2009
    The best centers to use would either be the cs1000p, or the cs400/400i. don't compromise by getting the cs245i, in the long run you will wish you waited for the better speaker to come around.
    "They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety."
    Benjamin Franklin, February 17th, 1775.

    "The day that I have to give up my constitutional rights AND let some dude rub my junk...well, let's just say that it's gonna be a real bad day for the dude trying to rub my junk!!"
    messiah, November 23rd, 2010
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  • eagle94
    eagle94 Posts: 33
    edited February 2009
    You guys are right. I really want a CS400, but I was trying to find ways to justify buying the others because of my impatience. In the end, I might as well wait a little longer and hopefully find one around where I live. Thanks for your opinions.
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  • messiah
    messiah Posts: 1,790
    edited February 2009
    where do you live?
    "They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety."
    Benjamin Franklin, February 17th, 1775.

    "The day that I have to give up my constitutional rights AND let some dude rub my junk...well, let's just say that it's gonna be a real bad day for the dude trying to rub my junk!!"
    messiah, November 23rd, 2010
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited February 2009
    To bad...you just missed out on a CS1000p that ended on ebay a couple days ago. It looked like a badass center channel...
    The nirvana inducer-
    APC H10 Power Conditioner
    Marantz UD5005 universal player
    Parasound Halo P5 preamp
    Parasound HCA-1200II power amp
    PolkAudio LSi9's/PolkAudio SDA 2A's/PolkAudio Monitor 7A's
    Audioquest Speaker Cables and IC's
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  • messiah
    messiah Posts: 1,790
    edited February 2009
    http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/ele/1030760674.html

    Holy crap check this out!! Hope there is a CP member nearby!
    "They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety."
    Benjamin Franklin, February 17th, 1775.

    "The day that I have to give up my constitutional rights AND let some dude rub my junk...well, let's just say that it's gonna be a real bad day for the dude trying to rub my junk!!"
    messiah, November 23rd, 2010
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  • eagle94
    eagle94 Posts: 33
    edited February 2009
    Hey Messiah, I live in Vienna, VA. I sent you a quick email. BTW, regarding the deal you just found on the Phoenix craigslist posting, why can't I find those around DC? I must be looking at the wrong times.
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  • messiah
    messiah Posts: 1,790
    edited February 2009
    never got your email Eagle.
    "They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety."
    Benjamin Franklin, February 17th, 1775.

    "The day that I have to give up my constitutional rights AND let some dude rub my junk...well, let's just say that it's gonna be a real bad day for the dude trying to rub my junk!!"
    messiah, November 23rd, 2010
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  • eagle94
    eagle94 Posts: 33
    edited February 2009
    Messiah, I am not sure what happened re the email. I can't send PMs because I only have 8 posts, but...
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  • eagle94
    eagle94 Posts: 33
    edited February 2009
    ...hopefully this should fix it.
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited February 2009
    messiah wrote: »
    http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/ele/1030760674.html

    Holy crap check this out!! Hope there is a CP member nearby!

    Holy ****!! That is a killer deal there...someone needs to snag that one up quick. That would be a killer start to a badass HT setup if anyones in that area.
    The nirvana inducer-
    APC H10 Power Conditioner
    Marantz UD5005 universal player
    Parasound Halo P5 preamp
    Parasound HCA-1200II power amp
    PolkAudio LSi9's/PolkAudio SDA 2A's/PolkAudio Monitor 7A's
    Audioquest Speaker Cables and IC's
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  • messiah
    messiah Posts: 1,790
    edited February 2009
    http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/ele/1020464703.html

    There ya go.
    "They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety."
    Benjamin Franklin, February 17th, 1775.

    "The day that I have to give up my constitutional rights AND let some dude rub my junk...well, let's just say that it's gonna be a real bad day for the dude trying to rub my junk!!"
    messiah, November 23rd, 2010
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  • eagle94
    eagle94 Posts: 33
    edited February 2009
    While I'm at it, what rear surround speakers would any of you recommend to pair up with RT1000p? Thanks, guys.
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,356
    edited February 2009
    comfortablycurt wrote: »
    Holy ****!! That is a killer deal there...someone needs to snag that one up quick. That would be a killer start to a badass HT setup if anyones in that area.



    WTH!!!!!!! I have that whole set up in our livingroom no way in hell i would think of selling it for that price.. if i lived in that area i would buy them just to put the 55's in my garage. That is one hella deal.


    these are in my area.

    http://denver.craigslist.org/ele/1007060246.html
    Polk Audio SDA 2.3tl Fully Hot Rodded. 😎

    SVS SB16 X2

    Cary SLP-05/Ultimate Upgrade.
    Cary SA-500.1 ES Amps
    Cary DMS 800PV Network
    OPPO UDP 205/ModWright Modification
    VPI Scout TT / Dynavector 20x2
    Jolida JD9 Fully Modified

    VPI MW-1 Cyclone RCM

    MIT Shotgun 3 cables throughout / Except TT, and PC’s
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  • eagle94
    eagle94 Posts: 33
    edited February 2009
    So, what rear surround speakers are recommended for the RT1000p?
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  • messiah
    messiah Posts: 1,790
    edited February 2009
    Best bet would probably be fx1000. I have a feeling that they will be VERY hard to find though, so look for the fx500's as an alternative. That or you could always get another set of rt1000p's as surrounds:D
    "They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety."
    Benjamin Franklin, February 17th, 1775.

    "The day that I have to give up my constitutional rights AND let some dude rub my junk...well, let's just say that it's gonna be a real bad day for the dude trying to rub my junk!!"
    messiah, November 23rd, 2010
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  • eagle94
    eagle94 Posts: 33
    edited February 2009
    Thanks Messiah. I was actually looking at the OWM3, mostly because I wanted a rear speaker less conspicuous and versatile. Would this be a good option if combined with the RT1000p and CS400? Anyone, feel free to pitch in your opinion.
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  • messiah
    messiah Posts: 1,790
    edited February 2009
    I haven't heard that speaker, so I really cant say
    "They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety."
    Benjamin Franklin, February 17th, 1775.

    "The day that I have to give up my constitutional rights AND let some dude rub my junk...well, let's just say that it's gonna be a real bad day for the dude trying to rub my junk!!"
    messiah, November 23rd, 2010
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